Andrew Singleton Satirizes AI Economics
Simon Willison's Weblog2 days agoCommentarySimon Willison highlights a passage from Andrew Singleton’s “AI Economics for Dummies,” a satirical piece about AI business logic. The excerpt uses a fictional crematorium and propane-company investment loop to mock inflated valuations, circular revenue, and credulous financial coverage. Willison adds no extended analysis beyond tagging the quote as AI-related commentary.
L'Affaire Siloxane
Hacker News (AI keywords)5 days agoCommentaryPinboard founder and prominent tech critic Maciej Cegłowski published a piece titled in the style of historical French scandals, suggesting a serious controversy worth scrutiny. The word 'Siloxane' — a silicon-oxygen chemical compound and basis of silicone — likely serves as a metaphor or pseudonym for a tech or AI entity. Original article content was unavailable; details must be confirmed by reading the source directly.